Maternal & Fetal Health Flashcards
1
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Maternal Death
Definition
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- The death of a woman while pregnant or w/i 42 days of termination of pregnancy
- Irrespective of the duration & site of pregnancy
- Any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management
- Not from accidental or incidental causes
2
Q
**Maternal Mortality Rate **
Definition
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- # of maternal deaths per 100,000 women of reproductive age (15-49 yrs) in a given period of time
- MMRate = # of maternal deaths/ # of reproductive age women X 100,000
3
Q
Maternal Mortality Ratio
Definition
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- # of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in a given period of time
- MMR = # of maternal deaths/ # of live births X 100,000
4
Q
Definitions
- IMR
- FMR
- NMR
- PMR
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5
Q
What are the leading causes of Maternal Mortality in the world? In the US?
A
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World
- Hemorrhage
- Hypertensive disorders
- Infections/sepsis
- Large regional differences
-
US
- CV diseases
- Infections/sepsis
- Non-cardiovascular diseases
6
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What are the leading causes of Infant Mortality in the world? In the US?
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World
- Preterm birth
- Birth asphyxia
- Infections
-
US
- Congenital abnormalities
- Preterm birth
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
7
Q
How is fuel metabolism altered in pregnancy?
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- Hyperinsulinemia
- Insulin resistance
- Hyperlipidemia (fed & fasting)
- Hypertriglyceridemia (fed)
- Hyperketonemia
- Normal pregnancy is a diabetogenic state
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